Who Were the Nephilim?

Explore sources, research, and commentary on the mysterious ‘sons of God’ and the Nephilim in Genesis 6.

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Explore the story of disobedient angels and their offspring from its origin to the modern debate and its impact on Christian thought.  

Athanasius’ Interpretation of Genesis 6: Intermarriage of Sethites and Cainites

Athanasius, besides being a theological defender, delved into biblical exegesis, providing interpretations on various passages, including Genesis 6:1-4. He argued that the “sons of God” mentioned in this passage were not supernatural beings but the descendants of Seth, who were considered righteous. This view aligns with scholars like Julius Africanus and Ephrem the Syrian.

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EXPLORE DATA

Explore our databases for yourself to discover how people have understood the story of the ‘sons of God’ and Nephilim through the millennia.

the story of Enoch and the Watchers according to the book of Jubilees

ANCIENT SOURCES

A largest online database of ancient documents that retell the Genesis 6:1-4 story.

dr michael heiser on the nephilim and sons of god

MODERN COMMENTATORS

A database of modern thought on Genesis 6 from respected scholars & pastors.

Book of Giants

RESEARCH PAPERS

A database of recent research papers exploring various facets of this topic.

Exploring the Epistle of Jude and its story of disobedient angels

RELATED MYTHS

A database of myths from all over the world that relate to the Genesis 6 story.

VIDEOS

These videos feature respected pastors and Bible scholars, and have been carefully selected to give you a firm foundation on the most important aspects.

So jump in and discover the story of Genesis 6: 1 – 4…

RESOURCES

Recommended reading. Much more to come!

fallen the sons of god and nephilim book by tim chaffey

FALLEN: THE SONS OF GOD AND THE NEPHILIM

by Tim Chaffey

This detailed and easy-to-follow book represents one of the most comprehensive investigations into the identity of the Nephilim and the ‘sons of God’.

Carefully and thoroughly researched, Fallen examines the biblical and historical data to clear up the confusion.